Protocol for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of giving notice to the date the withdrawal becomes effective. ARTICLE 30: DEPOSITARY 1. The original text of this Protocol and all instruments of ratification and accession shall be deposited with the Executive Secretary who shall transmit certified copies to all Member States. 2. The Executive Secretary shall register this Protocol with the Secretariat of the United Nations and the Commission of the African Union (AU). ARTICLE 31: SAVINGS PROVISIONS Nothing in this Protocol shall derogate or be construed to derogate from existing agreements entered into between: a. two or more State Parties; b. a State Party and a Member State; and c. a State Party or a third state or organisation; on any activity related to forestry provided that State Parties shall endeavour to give effect to such agreements and any rights acquired or obligations assumed thereunder in conformity with the guiding principles prescribed in Article 4 of this Protocol. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE, the Heads of State or Government or our duly authorised Representatives, have signed this Protocol. DONE at Luanda this 3rd day of October, 2002 in three (3) original texts in the English, French and Portuguese languages, all texts being equally authentic.